Chandler Massey on leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES once his contract expires
"It began at the Emmys, where I commented that I want to go back to school, which I do, and everyone just assumed I’m leaving," Massey explains. “This is what I meant! My contract is up in December. Right now, I will tell you that no decision has been made. I will weigh all my options and hopefully work it all out. I will tell you, I love the show. I love the story and Will. No matter what decision I make, Will is always going to be a part of my life. But at this moment, nothing is official."

Crystal Chappell previews Season 4 of VENICE
"I always say to myself when I start the next season, I kind of want to scale if back because it’s a really big production, and I always end up going bigger. So there you go. You know what, there’ a lot of love in it. Just a lot of change. The entire family dynamic changes this season. It’s pretty pivotal. Ani, Lara, Gina, there is a lot of push and pull that will go on there. Ani’s brother Jake is heavily involved in that. Gina’s not happy that Sara is there, so there is a contentious relationship growing. There are some surprises with Sara as well."

"I'm honored to take the reins of our national epic drama and to build on the extraordinary achievements of Vanessa Whitburn who dedicated much of her career to this unique cultural institution," Sean O'Connor said.

Gwyneth Williams, the controller of Radio 4, added: "THE ARCHERS is our most loved and longstanding daily drama and the job of editor carries great responsibility and trust. Sean is steeped in story-telling and will be working with the immensely talented ARCHERS team in Birmingham so I am extremely pleased to be welcoming him back to Ambridge."